Best PC Gaming Chairs for 2022: 15 Chairs Rated & Reviewed

Secretlab Titan XL Series Review

Secretlab’s Titan XL Series chairs represent oen of the larger and more spacious gaming chairs currently available. The Secreltab Titan XL chairs are built on a solid steel chassis to increase durability, stability, and load capacity. And, it keeps the same great Secretlab Titan design.

The back rest can be reclined as far back as 165-degrees and there are adjustments for seat tilt and seat height, along with 4D armrest controls to help keep you playing at maximum comfort.

This chair has a super wide and cushioned seat that’s capable of holding users up to 390-pounds in weight and it is suited for individuals ranging from 5’11” to 6’10”.

The Titan XL series is available in both Secretlab’s Prime PU leather, or in their SoftWeave Fabric and, in total, you can get the chair in five different color schemes (two color schemes if you choose PU leather and three color schemes if you choose SoftWeave.)

All-in-all, if you’re looking for a larger gaming chair that looks good and will last a long time, the Secretlab Titan XL is a good option.

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NeueChair Review

If you don’t necessarily need the racing style design that most gaming chairs come with and you’d prefer a seating option that offers maximum comfort and promotes the best sitting posture possible, then you might be better off opting for an ergonomic-centric office chair.

The NeueChair is one of the best ergonomic office chairs currently available. Unlike many of the racing style gaming chairs on this list, the NeueChair offers a flatter seat base, lumbar ajustment, and an all mesh design. These features may not scream “gaming” chair, but they are better options for anyone who is sitting at a desk for hours on end.

And, while the price of the NeueChair is quite a bit more than the other options listed below, there are plenty of high-end ergonomic office chairs that cost well over $1,000. So, at a bit over $500, the NeueChair is actually moderately priced for being a premium office style chair.

Ultimately, though, if you’d prefer a seating option that is more ergonomically designed and you don’t mind paying a premium, the NeueChair is worth considering.

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Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 Overview

I’m probably a bit biased because the Secretlab Titan is the chair that I am currently sitting in, but I love this chair. I’ve sat in this chair for nearly four years now and it has not only been comfortable to sit in, but it has also held up incredibly well.

The Secretlab Titan Evo (2022 series) is available in a ton of different color schemes and upholstery styles. The chair is available in Secretlab’s Prime PU leather, their SoftWeave fabric, and their genuine NAPA leather. There are multiple color schemes available for each upholstery style as well, including plenty of Special Edition options, too.

The chair has a maximum capacity of 290 lbs., so while it doesn’t quite have the same capacity as DXRacer’s Tank series chair, or Vertagear’s Triigger 350, it is sturdy enough to hold the majority of gamers.

One of the biggest pluses of the Titan, in my opinion, is the comfort it offers. Racing-style gaming chairs get a lot of heat for being all gimmick and for not offering a quality sitting option. But, from my experience in sitting in the Titan, not only is it comfortable, but it offers incredible support as well. It has a lumbar support adjustment knob, so, rather than using a pillow for lumbar support, the lumbar support is built directly into the chair.

The chair also comes with a velour pillow. When I first got the Titan I didn’t think I would even use the pillow, but I’ve ended up keeping it on the chair at all times. It has a strap that goes around the back so that you can put it around the top of your chair and adjust it to fit your needs.

The Titan also has multiple tilt features, including the ability to tilt at its base and recline the back of the seat. The backrest can recline to a maximum angle of 165° and the base-tilt feature can be unlocked (which allows the chair to rock back and forth), or locked into a variety of angles.

Ultimately, if you are looking for the best PC gaming chair under $400, then I highly recommend the Titan. Click on the link to read my full Secretlab Titan review.

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E-WIN Champion Overview

The E-WIN Champion series stands out from the rest of the gaming chair market with a competitive price tag. For just a little over $300, the Champion series comes with the types of features that you’d expect to find on a higher-end gaming chair.

For starters, the Champion series foregoes the traditional bucket-stlye seat that many gaming chairs come with and, instead, opts for a flatter seat base. This will make it a more comfortable option for larger users.

The Champion series also comes with a fabric seat base, a multi-tilt mechanism, 4D adjustable arm rests, and the ability to recline back to 155-degrees.

In the end, while the E-WIN Champion series isn’t the best overall option on the market, if you are working with a bit tighter of a budget, it is probably one of the better value options currently available. So, if you’re looking for the best PC gaming chair for about $300, then the Champion series would be worth checking out.

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SecretLab Omega 2020 Overview

Secretlab’s Omega 2020 edition gaming chair is essentially a mini version of their bigger Titan series chair. The Omega 2020 has the same adjustment options as the Titan. It’s arm rests can be adjusted up and down, side-to-side, forwards and backwards, and at an angle.

And, just like the Titan, the Omega can also recline back to a maximum of 165° as well as tilt at its base. The base can either be unlocked so that the chair can rock back and forth freely, or it can be locked in a zero angle, or at a tilted angle as well.

Again, the Omega is smaller than the Titan and it is intended for smaller users. It’s maximum height capacity is 5’9″ and it’s maximum weight capacity is 240 lbs. However, Secretlab does have a recommended weight of 175 lbs. To me this is likely Secretlab erring on the side of caution, as I am 180 lbs. and the chair holds me just fine. In fact, I’m sure this chair could easily hold someone ~200 lbs. and hold up well over the long run. The chair is very well built.

The Omega also comes with both a velour head/neck pillow (the same one that the Titan comes with) and a velour memory foam lumbar support. The only real problem I had with the chair was that the lumbar support pillow is not attached to the back rest in anyway. So, on occassion, when I would move around to adjust in the seat, the pillow would slip down, and I’d have to reach back to readjust it.

Overall, though, if you have a smaller body type and you’re looking for a high-quality gaming chair, the Secretlab Omega is definitely worth considering. You can also check out our full Secretlab Omega review by following the link.

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DXRacer Racing Series Review

While DXRacer was the first big name in the gaming chair market, they have since taken a bit of a backseat to fast-growing brands like Secretlab and Maxnomic (to name a few).

However, DXRacer still has a lot of quality offerings. Their Racing Series chairs are probably their best mid-range option as they kind of sit in the middle ground between the features they offer and the price they come in at.

You can get a Racing Series chair in a handful of different color schemes and the chair comes with the standard adjustment features (heigh adjustment, armrest adjustment, and the ability to recline backwards).

However, in my opinion, considering that you can get the Titan 2020 Series chair for ~$30 more, or the GTRACING LUXURY for ~$100 less, there are better options out there for your money.

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DXRacer FD101/N Review

DXRacer’s Formula series chairs are not going to be ideal options for every gamer. That’s because they are designed to hold smaller users. With a recommended height limit of 5’8″ and a recommended weight limit of 180 lbs., larger users likely won’t find DXRacer’s F-Series chairs comfortable.

The chair does have a maximum height capacity of 5’10” and a maximum weight capacity of 200 lbs. I am about 5’10” (okay, probably more like 5’9″) and ~180 lbs. So, I sit right on the fringe of the recommended limits for this chair.

But, in my review of the chair, I found that, while a bit snug, the chair was comfortable enough for me. And, so if you are right on the fringe of the weight and height capacities, you’ll probably be okay with a Formula series chair.

The one thing I wasn’t super excited about on the F-Series model that I reviewed (the OH/FD01/NR) was its all-mesh covering. However, DXRacer does have F-Series chairs that do have an all PU leather covering and if I were to choose one of these chairs for myself, I would definitely pay more to get the PU leather. This seat’s mesh isn’t horribly uncomfortable to sit on… it’s just not quite as nice as sitting on the synthetic leather that most of these gaming chairs come with.

The other downfall of the OH/FD01/NR was the fact that its armrests really don’t have a lot of adjustment options. They can only be adjusted up and down. And, it looks like that’s how it is for all of DXRacer’s Formula Series chairs. Although, some of the higher-end F-Series options do appear to have upgraded padding on their armrests.

Overall, though, the OH/FD01/NR was a decent chair to sit in when all things are considered. I docked the OH/FD01/NR some points in my review because of the mesh material, but the F-Series chairs that have leather are high-end options for users that fall under the recommended height and weight capacities. You can read our full DXRacer Formula Series review here.

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AKRacing Core Review

Another solid option in the sub-$300 price category is AKRacing’s Core series of chairs. The Core series is available in five different color schemes, including: all black, black and blue, black and red, blue and black, and red and black.

Thanks to its steel 5-star base, the Core series is rated to hold users that weigh up to 330-pounds. Like all of AKRacing’s chairs, the Core series has the ability to recline 180-degrees backwards. That’s a bit more than the standard ~130-degrees or so that most PC gaming chairs can recline back.

The chair also comes with fabric material instead of PU leather, which may or may not be a pro for you. There are pros and cons to each type of chair covering and if you’d like a fabric style gaming chair, the Core series is probably one of the best options under $300.

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E-WIN Knight Series Review

In our opinion, the E-WIN Knight gaming chair is the best option under $200, narrowly edging out the gaming chairs listed below. The E-WIN chair does cost a bit more than the options listed below, but its flatter seat won’t feel as restricting to sit in than the bucket-style seats commonly found on chairs in this price range.

The E-WIN chair can hold users that are up to 300 lbs. as well, so it is a somewhat sturdy chair. Just note, though, that there is no set standard for listing a weight capacity for chairs and so while this chair might be able to hold someone that is up to 300 lbs., it might not be the best option over the long run for someone who needs a big and tall gaming chair.

Ultimately, though, for just a little under $200, the E-WIN Knight chair offers the standard racing-style look and a flatter seat base than its competitors. All of those features help make it our choice for the best gaming chair under $200.

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TOPSKY High Back Review

TOPSKY’s High Back racing style computer/office chair is another solid option in the sub-$200 price range. In fact, the chair has been dropped from an original $260 price tag all the way down to just under $200. So, it is definitely a better value now than it was before.

This is yet another racing style chair that, while not looking completely different from the other options out there, does look different enough to potentially catch your interest. It’s a high-back chair that has a seating capacity of up to 300 pounds, making it one of the more sturdy chairs available.

It comes in three different color schemes, black & blue, black & red, and black & white. It also has a near fully-horizontal recline feature, so you kick back and relax in this chair, too.

Ultimately, there are so many different racing style chairs out there and a lot of them look very similar. This one doesn’t completely reinvent the wheel, but it’s design is different enough to where it at least offers another option to consider.

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Furmax Gaming Chair Review

Whether you’re a casual PC gamer, you create gameplay content on YouTube, you stream on Twitch, or you’re a serious competitive gamer, you need a quality gaming chair. And, even if you don’t have a large budget, that doesn’t mean that you’re out of options.

While higher-end options like DXRacer and Secretlab are ideal, but the Furmax Racing Style chair will at least give you an affordable option to start out with. It comes with an adjustable backrest that can tilt between 90-150°. The chair is upholstered with PU leather to give it a nice finished look, as well as making it comfortable to sit in and easy to clean.

There is a removable and adjustable lumbar pillow for your head included as well. The chair comes in both red and black and black and orange, so there are a couple of different color schemes for you to choose between. As for as weight capacity goes, the Furmax chair can hold users that are a maximum of 330 lbs.

Ultimately, the Furmax gaming chair isn’t going to be a long-term option or a great choice if you need something that will bring ideal support and comfort. However, for under $100, it is a solid entry-level gaming chair that looks pretty cool, and will be comfortable enough to sit in over the short term.

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BestOffice Racing Chair Review

For the most part, the cheap gaming chair options under $100 are all really just cheap office chairs that have a little bit of color added to them. However, the BestOffice Racing chair actually mainstains the same “racing” style design that you’ve likely seen on higher-end gaming chairs.

While the BestOffice Racing chair isn’t going to provide you with the highest end chair possible, it’s not a bad option in the sub-$100 price range. It has most of the options you’d expect out of a gaming chair, like the ability to recline, height adjustment, arm rest height adjustement, and a lumbar pillow and neck pillow, too.

It even comes with a footrest that pulles out from beneath the seat. And, perhaps the most important feature on the BestOffice Racing chair is the fact that, while there are “wings” that come off the side of the seat base, the cushion is tall enough to where it eliminates any kind of serious bucket in the seat. And, that means you won’t feel as restricted by the bucket seats sitting in this chair.

Ultimately, if you’re looking for the best PC gaming chair, but you don’t have a ton of money to spend, the BestOffice Racing chair is a cheap option that will work decently for now. However, you probably shouldn’t expect it to serve you well as a long-term sitting option.

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Homall Gaming Chair Review

Homall’s Gaming Chair is another option worth considering in the sub-$100 price range. Like the BestOffice Racing chair listed above, Homall’s PC gaming chair offers the typical racing-stlye design, the standard adjustment features, and a lumbar pillow and neck pillow, too.

There are four main differences between the Homall Gaming Chair and BestOffice’s Racing chair, though. First, where BestOffice’s Racing chair comes with an extendable footrest, Homall’s chair doesn’t.

The second differences is that, where BestOffice’s Racing chair doesn’t have as exaggerated as bucket-style seats, Homall’s gaming chair does have more exaggerated bucket seats. The higher “wings” on the Homall chair will mean that you will be a bit more restricted in how widely you can spread your legs apart while sitting in this chair. If you’re smaller or you don’t mind sitting with in a narrower seat base, that’s fine. But, if you want a wider seat base, then the BestOffice Racing is probably the better option.

The third differences is that the Homall gaming chair doesn’t come with free shipping, which increases it’s price by ~$10. And, since the two chairs are both priced the same, with shipping factored in, the Homall gaming chair comes in at $10 more than the BestOffice Racing chair (which comes with free shipping.)

There is one difference that helps the Homall Gaming Chair stand out over the BestOffice Racing chair, though. And, that is that the Homall Gaming Chair has a sturdier 5-star base and, as a result, can accommodate users up to 300-pounds. The BestOffice Racing chair, on the other hand, can only accommodate users up to 250-pounds.

Of course, with these cheaper chairs, the weight limit is probably exaggerated a bit. But, you can see that the Homall Gaming Chair does come with athe stronger base, so, if you are a larger user and you need an affordable gaming chair, you might be better off with the Homall Gaming Chair over the BestOffice Racing chair.

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BestOffice Task Chair Review

An alternative option to the Best Choice chair listed above is the BestOffice Racing chair. Like the two other chairs listed above, the BestOffice Racing chair isn’t actually a racing-style PC gaming chair, but is an office chair with some color added to it instead.

And, if it looks familiar, that’s because it is basically the same chair as the BestOffice chair listed above. The only difference between the two is the fact that the Best Choice chair comes in at a few dollars cheaper and it has some different color schemes to choose between.

So, if you need a super cheap chair that offers a little more in terms of aesthetics than a standard office chair, either this chair from BestOffice, or the chairs from Best Choice or Merax above should serve as okay seats to hold you over until you can afford a higher-end option.

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